Compare 382 Informatics. programs ranked by graduate earnings. Average earnings: $74,369. Top programs: $246,946+.
The highest-earning Informatics program isn't at the most prestigious school. With a $136K earnings gap across 382 programs, the data confirms: program-level factors drive outcomes more than institutional brand.
University of Pennsylvania's Informatics program leads with graduates earning $246,946, followed by Yale at $203,685 and Rice at $172,391. The national average sits at $74,369, demonstrating how elite program execution—not just school reputation—creates the $172K premium these leaders command.
Highest program earnings: $246,946
Strong outcomes ($116,372) with 57% acceptance
1.0% payment burden | Excellent
3.3% family burden | Excellent
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | University Of PennsylvaniaPrivate | $246,946 | 153 | $15,715 | Excellent | $33,124 | Excellent |
| #2 | Yale UniversityPrivate | $203,685 | 96 | $12,975 | Excellent | $29,769 | Excellent |
| #3 | Rice UniversityPrivate | $172,391 | 125 | $11,000 | Excellent | $35,338 | Excellent |
| #4 | Swarthmore CollegePrivate | $157,852 | 65 | $17,500 | Excellent | $65,862 | Good |
| #5 | Johns Hopkins UniversityPrivate | $140,666 | 128 | $10,250 | Excellent | $29,048 | Excellent |
| #6 | $136,620 | 187 | $17,500 | Excellent | $28,903 | Excellent | |
| #7 | $135,625 | 930 | $19,500 | Excellent | $30,250 | Excellent | |
| #8 | Wellesley CollegePrivate | $132,277 | 47 | $10,000 | Excellent | $38,825 | Excellent |
| #9 | Northeastern UniversityPrivate | $132,227 | 314 | $24,250 | Excellent | $34,984 | Good |
| #10 | New York UniversityPrivate | $129,248 | 487 | $20,500 | Excellent | $64,795 | Manageable |
| #11 | $127,253 | 706 | $21,672 | Excellent | $32,216 | Excellent | |
| #12 | Stony Brook UniversityPublic | $121,708 | 13 | $18,228 | Excellent | $21,400 | Excellent |
| #13 | University Of Notre DamePrivate | $118,767 | 128 | $19,000 | Excellent | $40,731 | Good |
| #14 | Cornell UniversityPrivate | $118,342 | 179 | $14,000 | Excellent | $38,000 | Good |
| #15 | $116,372 | 311 | $21,500 | Excellent | $35,325 | Good | |
| #16 | $114,399 | 572 | $21,500 | Excellent | $25,294 | Excellent | |
| #17 | $113,503 | 60 | $19,500 | Excellent | $34,511 | Good | |
| #18 | George Washington UniversityPrivate | $112,715 | 39 | $20,449 | Excellent | $30,881 | Good |
| #19 | $112,017 | 445 | $20,500 | Excellent | $26,632 | Excellent | |
| #20 | Vassar CollegePrivate | $110,844 | 38 | $18,625 | Excellent | $44,501 | Good |
| #21 | Trinity UniversityPrivate | $108,840 | 34 | $22,954 | Excellent | $19,986 | Excellent |
| #22 | University Of FloridaPublic | $108,528 | 288 | $15,000 | Excellent | $18,837 | Excellent |
| #23 | $107,521 | 128 | $18,500 | Excellent | $23,123 | Excellent | |
| #24 | Barnard CollegePrivate | $107,434 | 33 | $18,000 | Excellent | $65,000 | Manageable |
| #25 | Macalester CollegePrivate | $104,215 | 43 | $23,000 | Excellent | $36,129 | Good |
Our program rankings answer: "Which schools have the best outcomes for graduates of this specific major?"
Unlike traditional rankings that measure overall school quality, these rankings focus on program-level outcomes. A school that's #200 overall might have a top-10 nursing program — and that matters if you're studying nursing.
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